Brief Life History of Maria
When Maria Kulju was born on 25 March 1778, in Haapavesi, Finland, her father, Johan Nefwalainen, was 43 and her mother, Carin Karhukangas, was 43. She married Eskil Rytky on 3 January 1800, in Haapavesi, Oulu, Finland. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 8 daughters. She died on 19 July 1839, in Haapavesi, Oulu, Finland, at the age of 61, and was buried in Haapavesi, Finland.
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- Maria in household of Eskil, "Finland, Church Census and Pre-Confirmation Books, 1657-1915"
- Maria in entry for Walborg Rytky, "Finland, Baptisms, 1657-1890"
- Maria Johansdr in entry for Abraham Eskilss, "Finland, Baptisms, 1657-1890"
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World Events (3)
1808
Russian invasion of Sweden supported by Napoleon.
1809
Sweden ceded Finland to Russia. Finland became Grand Duchy of Russia. State Council of Finns appointed. Finland enjoys limited autonomy.
1812
Helsinki becomes capital.
Name Meaning
Short form of Maria , of German origin but now also moderately popular in the English-speaking world.
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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